Wind is going to bring rain and lightning to the earth
by Gabriel

Comment by Natasha:
I can see how this may fit the challenge, but in my eyes the sky is not the main element of this picture....if the building had been lower in the frame with more sky I think it would be stronger...5 for the above reasons

seven
by Gabriel

Comment by Judi:
Greetings from the Critique Club.

Composition: I feel the subject of the challenge is a little lost in this image. The number '8' is well placed...but blends into the background a little too much to really hold the viewers attention. The vanishing point is there once you relax and start to look around...but unfortunately for voting...it doesn't quite work. You have to understand the voter spends an average of 4 seconds on an image before moving on...you have to grab that voters attention during that timeframe.

Technical: Although the number '8' should be the focal point...it is a little soft...and gets softer as the viewers eye moves around the image. The tones are good...but a little on the dark side for such a lot of detail.

Overall: I think for such a dark scene...it would have been better to go with a simpler image...not so much detail. You want the image to tell the story...not confuse the voter. I hope this makes sense.

Urban web
by Gabriel

Comment by Omni:
Nice - why place it dead center ??

Urban web
by Gabriel

Comment by neophyte:
Great POV. Interesting comp.

PICT2348-01.jpg
by Gabriel

Comment by howzitboy:
i have no clue what your trying to say with this shot. i think the buildings in the background are far more interesting to shoot then this door number.

seven
by Gabriel

Comment by Gabriel:
Original picture:

seven
by Gabriel

Comment by shutterpuppy:
Should have placed higher. Got smashed by the DPC literalitsts.
A very nice, subtle take on the challenge. I was one of your three 9s.

seven
by Gabriel

Comment by hajeka:
I think "seven" here is a dream.

seven
by Gabriel

Comment by kawhona:
I don't care for the overall compostion

seven
by Gabriel

Comment by coolblue:
Why Bother!